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Editor's Note 
 
Hello, this is Andrew Snook with your news of the week. In today’s newsletter learn about new funding for B.C.'s forestry sector, key findings from combustible dust incidents, celebrating 50 years of service, and more! Happy reading!
- Andrew Snook, Editor
 
News 
 

Rowan Brooks celebrates 50 years of service with J.D. Irving Limited

Since starting at J.D. Irving, Limited 50 years ago, Rowan Brooks has witnessed a lot of change in the field of information technology.


2023 combustible dust incidents: Key findings and lessons learned

On August 17, 2023, an explosion and fire at a particleboard manufacturing plant in Sayabec, Que., highlighted the risks of combustible dust.


B.C. announces new funding for forestry sector

The Government of B.C. has announced it will contribute upwards of $5.1 million into seven forest-sector capital projects and five planning projects in communities across the province.


 
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Call for speakers: 2025 Women in Forestry Virtual Summit

The Women in Forestry Virtual Summit is now accepting proposals for speakers to join our fifth annual event, dedicated to advancing gender equity and diversity in the forest sector. » Read More...
 
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Why is DHA so important?

If you’ve ever asked yourself “where did this DHA thing suddenly come from and why is it so important?” or “Why is there such a push for all facilities to have a completed DHA?” Well, you’ve come to the right place. » Read More...
 
 
News 
 

CME: Ontario must support manufacturers amidst U.S. trade uncertainty

On Jan. 16, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) submitted its 2025 Budget Submission to the Ontario government. » Read More...

CIAC announces new president and CEO

The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada has named Greg Moffatt as the association’s new president and CEO, effective Jan. 13, 2025. » Read More...

Western Forest Products and USW ratify new collective agreement

Western Forest Products announced that its hourly employees represented by United Steelworkers Local 1- 1937 have voted to ratify a new collective agreement, replacing the collective agreement that expired on June 14, 2024. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

PaperWeek 2025

Feb. 10-13, 2025 | Montreal, QC and online » Read More...

COFI Convention 2025

April 2-4, 2025 | Prince George, B.C. » Read More...